Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 20
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The Thistle's operational status remains precarious without UK Government approval or legislation.
Conclusion
Without the UK Government’s approval or a change in legislation, The Thistle and potential other Safer Drug Consumption Facilities could, theoretically, continue to operate in Scotland indefinitely but this is not a desirable situation as their status would be precarious and uncertain. (Conclusion, Paragraph 137)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗